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I'm looking back at my list of confessions as an aspiring author and I'm starting to realize the first couple of confessions were ludicrous, funny, and yes at times insane. But, I'm going to try and make some sense out of my confessions and use them to explain the bigger picture with certain things. Yes, …
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A free chapter preview of Syphons is available by clicking here! Here's my new synopsis for the back cover of my novel, Syphons. A hot new sci-fi available May 3rd, 2019. (Just in time for "May The 4th Be With You".) Here's the synopsis again for your reading pleasure: Curvy, Fierce AND A Total Riot! …
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Photo by Guillaume TECHER on Unsplash This important lesson is one that has taken me a few years to learn and inculcate in my life. Don't take to heart what other people say. In the past, someone could mention one hurtful phrase about me and it would crush me. Today, I've survived so many other hurtful things that …
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A few months ago, I started posting mini-confessions through my Instagram and Twitter accounts and have decided to explain the madness behind the post. I have roughly 20+ confessions and more to come. So, be prepared, here goes nothing. My confession above comes from the fact that in my youth and early adult years I …
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What do stockbrokers, insurance agents, and the kid down the street selling lemonade on the corner all have in common? They want your money! You knew where I was going with that question. Here's the next one, why do writers have a hard time asking for money or to be paid what they are worth? …
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Photo by Marten Newhall on Unsplash I published my first urban fantasy short story last year November without having a beta reader test it out first. I don't regret publishing, but I know that beta readers add an extra edge to stories especially when you are going the self-publishing route, like I am. My current work in progress, …
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Hiya Literary Fans, I waited a few weeks before creating this blog post because I recently lost my day job and didn't want negativity from that aspect of the experience to effect my writing. I will admit that while I am beyond ecstatic to have this extra time to create blog posts, work on my …
Photo by asoggetti on Unsplash Hiya Literary Fans, I've been posting infrequently recently due to WIPs and venturing out to other sites in order to create content. Currently, I'm returning to SheWrites.com. While getting reacquainted with the website, I discovered my only blog article I posted back in 2012, when I was 17 or 18. All I can …
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Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Did you ever step back and look at your collection of work or review your followers and email subscribers and say, "Well, guess I need to create another blog post otherwise I will remain obscure on the internet for the rest of my life." Yup, me too. And, sometimes you end up …
Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had moments as a writer when you’ve asked yourself “why did I just do that!?” With any creative medium, some of the best mistakes can transform into a masterpiece (at least if it doesn’t turn into a total flop). The following list will provide some …
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You’re a writer who's ready to be taken, seriously. Setbacks are common, whether in the form of an MS rejection or a lack of “likes” for a blog post that didn’t go viral. It’s easy to be discouraged when a lifelong dream and journey such as writing has a few bumps on the way. The …
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GRAB YOUR KINDLE COPY TODAY! Hiya Literary Fans, Happy Superbowl Sunday! I know you're ready to hunker down and dig into some nachos and the half-time show, but I just wanted to let you know that I have some awesome news! Today, my debut novel, a hard-to-put-down sci-fi novel; Syphons, A Novel is available for pre-order at …
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash Hiya Literary Fans, It's been forever since I've created work that isn't related to a giveaway or one of my novels, here. I miss posting some good ole' blog posts. Anyway, here's a quick update, I feel like a busy bee down here in Florida. Y'all up in the cold states, I …
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Syphons, A Novel is my debut science fiction, new adult novel, which is set to be released on May 3rd, 2019 (pre-order date is on February 3rd, 2019). In honor of the release of my novel (synopsis here), I am holding a giveaway for you literary fans out there! If you love science-fiction. Enjoy diverse …
